Murdock Elementary School vs. Walden Academy
Should I attend Murdock Elementary School or Walden Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Walden Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Murdock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 163 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walden Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
591 students
163 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
60% | 40%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3052 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2274 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
93
28
Grade 1 Students
84
24
Grade 2 Students
122
22
Grade 3 Students
96
18
Grade 4 Students
100
19
Grade 5 Students
96
20
Grade 6 Students
-
11
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
52%
36%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
36%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
13%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
